Attack on the uncastled king: rook to h1 (f1·4)
c9-06971Puzzle rating: 1084Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
13. Rxh1 c6 14. Kc2 Rxf5 15. Raf1
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h1 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- king to c2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to f1.
- You reach a winning position (+2.2).
- If instead c6, then Kc2 and you win the bishop.
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